The title Isifungo, meaning "a vow" or "an oath" in isiXhosa, establishes a profound thematic framework that is both deeply personal and communally resonant. In this work, Lolo Vandal approaches the concept of a vow with cultural sensitivity and emotional depth, portraying it not merely as a spoken promise, but as a sacred covenant; binding the individual to ancestral expectations, communal values, and personal truth.